It's hard to imagine that it's already September—and even more unimaginable is that in less than a month, I'll have spent most of 2021 in Los Angeles. This time last year, I made a sudden (though far from impulsive) decision to quit my job and move my life across the country. There was no ... Read More
The Review: Herbal Face Food Serum + Cure
I'll be honest: as someone who has worked in the beauty industry for 10 years, it's difficult to be impressed by most skincare. (Skincare formulated in the U.S., I should clarify.) A touch of jadedness plays a role, but I'd be remiss not to address the rarity in innovation these days. Beauty is ... Read More
The Beginning of an Inexplicable Journey
How quickly time flies when the world around you has completely changed. Figuratively, yes, but I mean literally, sans hyperbole. Just three weeks ago I packed up my life and moved from one coast to another sunnier, warmer, slower one. I left my little family, a job I dedicated nearly a decade to, a ... Read More



